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Scientists find way to reverse nerve damage in rare ALS form

Researchers using patient-derived stem cells reveal a rare ALS mutation triggers a chronic stress response in motor neurons, blocking it reverses damage in lab models, paving the way for new treatment strategies.

Scientists grow a mini human brain that connects, glows, and thinks like the real thing

Johns Hopkins researchers have grown a multi-region human brain organoid with rudimentary blood vessels and connected neural circuits that mimic fetal brain development.

Study links COVID-19 pandemic to accelerated brain ageing

New research from the University of Nottingham shows the COVID-19 pandemic may have accelerated brain ageing by over five months, even in people who were never infected, due to stress and lifestyle changes.

£40m funding boost to advance autism, ADHD, and neurodevelopmental treatments

A major £40 million investment will drive pioneering research at the University of Edinburgh, aiming to transform diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as autism, fragile X syndrome, and ADHD.

New immunotherapy clinical trial for incurable glioblastoma begins at UCL

UCL and UCLH launch the Win‑Glio trial led by Dr Paul Mulholland, offering ipilimumab immunotherapy to newly diagnosed glioblastoma patients ahead of standard treatment.

£2.7m Liverpool-led trial to explore vagus nerve stimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy

The University of Liverpool is leading a £2.7 million clinical trial to investigate vagus nerve stimulation as a treatment for people with drug-resistant epilepsy.

Promising Alzheimer’s vaccine enters phase 1 clinical trial to target tau protein

University of New Mexico researchers are launching a phase 1 clinical trial of a novel Alzheimer’s vaccine designed to clear tau protein.

Fuelling the mind: Nutrition strategies for peak performance in mind sports

Learn how to boost focus, memory, and mental stamina in mind sports with evidence-based nutrition strategies for peak cognitive performance.

Breakthrough molecule discovery offers hope for new motor neurone disease treatments

Scientists have discovered a molecule that could aid the development of new treatments for motor neurone disease, a new study suggests.

APOE protein variants affect microglia response in Alzheimer’s disease

A new study investigates how APOE isoforms differentially affect human microglia function in Alzheimer's disease.

How deep brain stimulation alleviates symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

A new study has explored how deep brain stimulation positively impacts patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Experimental drug ‘Ulefnersen’ offers unprecedented hope for rare form of ALS

An experimental drug known as ulefnersen has shown remarkable efficacy in treating a rare, aggressive form of ALS. Some patients experienced unprecedented functional recovery, offering new hope in a previously devastating diagnosis.

Supporting optimal brain health

Superintendent Pharmacist Carolina Goncalves explores various factors impacting brain health, covering ways individuals can optimise their brain health as well as the latest developments in neuroscience research.

FDA approves clinical trial for groundbreaking Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia treatment

BlackfinBio Limited has received approval from the FDA to trial a novel therapy for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia.

AI breakthrough identifies active brain neurons

A neuroscience mystery has been solved by using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify the electrical signatures of different types of brain neurons for the first time.

$19M investment to advance brain implants for stroke rehabilitation

A collaboration between the University of Michigan and Stanford University aims to give stroke victims the ability to 'speak' using brain implant technology.

Heavy drinking linked to signs of brain injury and cognitive decline

A new study has found that consuming eight or more alcoholic drinks per week is associated with signs of brain injury, including damage to small blood vessels and markers related to memory and thinking problems.

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